1. On November 10, 1865, the West Virginia Constitutional Convention was held in Charleston. This convention was responsible for drafting the state's second constitution, which remains in effect to this day.
2. In 1898, a devastating fire swept through the town of Hinton, West Virginia, destroying much of the downtown area. The fire broke out on November 10 and raged for several days before finally being brought under control.
3. On November 10, 1958, the Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulphur Springs opened its doors to the public. The hotel, which is now part of the Greenbrier Resort, has hosted celebrities, politicians, and royalty, and has hosted numerous important events throughout its history.
4. In 1960, a major coal mining disaster occurred in Monongah, West Virginia. The explosion killed 38 miners and remains one of the worst mining disasters in the state's history. The disaster occurred on November 10, and a memorial now stands at the site of the explosion.
5. On November 10, 2018, West Virginia University football player Will Grier became the school's career passing leader during a game against TCU. Grier threw for 343 yards and three touchdowns in the game, bringing his career passing total to 7,354 yards.
5 Fun Facts About November 10 In West Virginia History
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